Axminster Pen Kit User manual

More Information...General Assembly...
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Pen Kit
Instructions
10ct Americana Pen
Order No: 800382
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Upper body
Lower body
Fig 7
Fig 8
Locate the large decorative ring (f) and using a few drops of glue for added
security, press the ring over the stepped section of the upper body. Ensure it is
fitted the correct way around.(the butting face has a chamfer on the inside edge)
(See Fig 5).
Introduce the Pen Tip (i) through the lower decorative ring (h), carefully align the
tip with the lower end of the lower body and press firmly together (See Fig 6).
b
g
h
i
f
f
Press the centre joining bush (b) into the upper end of the lower body,(with the
threaded section outward) Screw the twist mechanism (g) onto the threaded
portion of the centre joining bush (b). Introduce the twist mechanism (g) into the
upper body, ensure the bodies are aligned and press together.Press together until
the large decorative ring (f) covers the ring of the centre joining bush (b). The
protrusions on the twist mechanism (g) will provide sufficient anchor to hold the
upper body in place and turn the twist mechanism (g) to extend and retract the
tip.Unscrew the upper body (the twist mechanism mounting thread) and separate
the two parts. Introduce the pen refill (j) into the twist mechanism (g),feed it into
the lower body and screw the two parts together again. Overtighten slightly, (to
prevent the pen unscrewing when extending or retracting the ball point)
(See figs 7 & 8).
Note: When taking the pen apart to replace the ink cartridge the two halves
must be unscrewed and not pulled apart.
Fig 4
Locate the bush (c) for the Clip Retainer. Ensure it is aligned with the upper body
and press into place (See Fig 4).Introduce the Clip Retainer (e) through the Clip (d)
and assemble the clip to the upper body.
Fig 5
Fig 6
d
c

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Instructions for the pen kits...
Preparing the Bodies...
Turning the Bodies...
Kit No.800382 10ct Americana Pen Kit
Pictures of samples of the finished articles, in both timber and acrylic, can be found in
our catalogue in the ‘Woodturning Projects’ Section.
Below is a list of the items required to make the finished items from the purchased
kits. (Not including the body blanks). If you do not possess these items we have
offered our catalogue stock code numbers alongside the items as a quick guide.We
have tried to include everything in the list, although we realise that many
woodturners will already have most of them.
Required items...
Alternatives are listed to cater for different lathe configurations.
Order No:
Deluxe Pen Mandrel 1MT 211322
Deluxe Pen Mandrel 2MT 211323
60˚ Live Tail Stock Centre 1MT 340202
60˚ Live Tail Stock Centre 2MT 340203
60˚ Live Tail Stock Centre 3MT 340204
Bushing Set AB503 310382
8mm Drill Bit (we recommend the Colt Pen Drill) 702555
Axminster Universal Barrel Trimmer 700265
2 Part Rapid Epoxy Resin Adhesive 340282
Alternative Zap-A-Gap Adhesive (Cyanoacrylate) 990095
Recommended Accessories...
Quick Action Pen Blank Vice 600771
Pen Blank Sizing and Cutting Jig 600623
Axminster Pen Assembly Press 200205
What’s in the Kit...
2 Brass Tubes (52.5mm Long)
1 Centre Joining Bush
1 Threaded Bush
1 Pen Clip Securing Cap
1 Pen Clip
1 Decorative Upper Band
1 Twist Pen Mechanism
1 Decorative Lower Band
1 Pen Tip
1 Pen Refill
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
Using 16mm (5/8”) Square stock; cut the blanks to the length of the brass tubes
adding 2-3mm to allow for trimming.The Pen Blank Sizing and Cutting Jig makes this
process very much easier.
Drill an 8mm diameter hole through the centre of each blank.Care must be taken not
to force the drill bit,(this may cause it to ‘wander’ from the centre line), and
remember to back out the drill frequently to clear the debris from the hole.If you are
using a pillar drill the Quick Action Pen Blank Vice is a very useful accessory for this
task, it ensures that the blank is held upright and firmly in position. Moreover,if the
vice is clamped to the table of the drill, it will provide accurate repeatability for all the
blanks that require drilling.
When the holes are drilled,spread the adhesive randomly over the brass tubes and
insert the tubes into the blanks using a twisting motion to ensure the glue is spread
evenly between the two surfaces. Over insert the tubes into the blanks by
approximately 1mm giving an allowance for the blank to be trimmed to size and the
excess glue to be removed. (See Fig 1).
a
bf
e
i
j
h
g
c
d
Zap Z-7
Debonder
Blank
Brass tube
8mm ø
3mm ø
Warning. If you are using cyanoacrylate adhesive,exercise extreme caution and
do not allow the adhesive to come into contact with the skin. If this happens
keep the affected area from contact with any other surface,until the glue has
hardened or you can treat the area with a softening agent similar to Zap Z-7
Debonder (990099), and you can remove the glue.
Allow the adhesive to dry thoroughly.
Using the Barrel Trimmer trim the ends of the blanks squarely and neatly to the ends
of the brass tubes; this will also remove any excess glue that may have exuded from
the joint.Take care not to undercut the brass tubes.
Slide an end mandrel spacer bush onto the shaft, add the 10/7.2mm bush from the
bushing set, add the lower ‘tubed’ blank, next add the 7.2/10/7.2 bush, slide the
sizing ring over the centre section of the bush, add the upper ‘tubed’ blank and the
7.2/12.6 bush, slide an end mandrel spacer bush up to the assembly and add the
locking nut.Tighten the locking nut to allow the assembly to be turned without
‘creeping’. Do not overtighten, this may cause the assembly to distort, the bodies to
split, strip the thread on the lock nut, etc. Mount the complete assembly onto your
lathe (See Fig. 2).
Fig 1
Morse taper shaft
Mandrel spacer bush
Upper tube blank
Lower tube blank
10mm Bush
7.2mm Bush
Sizing ring
Sizing ring
Sizing ring
Locking nut
Live tail stock centre
Do not advance the tailstock centre with too much force. The current bulk of the
blanks may be adding strength to the assembly but as the body diameters are
reduced,too much force on the mandrel may cause it to distort/bow.Turn the lower
blank to your desired profile, using the bushes to achieve the required diameters.
Push the‘sizing ring’over the centre part of the bush back against the ‘upper’ blank
and turn to your desired profile using the bush and the‘sizing ring’ to achieve the
required diameters.Finally move the‘sizing ring’out of the way and turn a 3mm
long ‘step’on the lower part of the upper body to achieve a tight fit to the‘sizing
ring’. Sand and Finish the bodies.Remove the finished bodies from the pen mandrel
(See Fig 3).
Fig 2
Fig 3
General Assembly...
Axminster Pen Assembly Press
Note.The Axminster Pen Assembly Press (200205) is a very useful accessory for
these operations,as it gives greater control over the applied force and keeps
the components in line.
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Dust mask
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
Eye protection
should be worn
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
Foot protection
should be worn